Biden delays possible trip to Saudi Arabia, occupied Palestine, reports say

Biden confirmed Friday he was considering a trip to Saudi Arabia, which would be a stark reversal after he called for the kingdom to be made a pariah state.

The White House declined to comment on the potential delay, but according to CNN, NBC and Axios, the visit has been postponed until July.

The reported decision came shortly after Saudi Arabia addressed two of Biden's priorities by agreeing to increase oil production, which could help tame U.S. inflation, and helping extend a truce in war-battered Yemen.

He was also widely expected to travel to Israel where, as in Saudi Arabia, he is sure to face questions about slow-moving U.S. diplomacy with the two countries' rival, Iran.